Aubrey McClendon, a famous American businessman and sports team executive, had a net worth of $500 million. He was best known for his role as co-founder and former CEO of Chesapeake Energy, as well as being a part owner of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder.
Key facts:
Aubrey McClendon was the co-founder, retired CEO and former chairman of Chesapeake Energy.
He played a key role in turning Chesapeake Energy into the country's second-largest natural gas producer.
McClendon started his first oil and natural gas investment company, Chesapeake Investments, at the age of 23.
He owned a 20% stake in the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder.
McClendon was an outspoken advocate for natural gas as a cleaner and safer alternative to oil and coal fuels.